A men-only event is taking place on Tyneside to raise vital funds for a leading cancer charity.

The Men's Cancer Run is taking place at Exhibition Park, Newcastle, at 7pm on Wednesday, May 18, to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Participants can run, jog or walk and it's a great excuse to get fit for summer.

Jill Campbell, from Cancer Research UK, said: "As well as raising vital money for research into cancer, the Men's Cancer Run is also a special way for family, friends and colleagues to join together to celebrate and commemorate the lives of those touched by the disease."

The event is also a great way for all runners, joggers and walkers to get fit for the summer months.